Constitutional law is a body of law dealing with the distribution and exercise of government power.

Not all nation states have codified constitutions, though all such states have a jus commune, or law of the land, that may consist of a variety of imperative and consensual rules. These may include customary law, conventions, statutory law, judge-made law or international rules and norms, etc.

Functions of constitutions

State and legal structure

Constitutional laws may often be considered second order rulemaking or rules about making rules to exercise power. It governs the relationships between the judiciary, the legislature and the executive with the bodies under its authority. One of the key tasks of constitutions within this context is to indicate hierarchies and relationships of power. For example, in a unitary state, the constitution will vest ultimate authority in one central administration and legislature, and judiciary, though there is often a delegation of power or authority to local or municipal authorities. When a constitution establishes a federal state, it will identify the several levels of government coexisting with exclusive or shared areas of jurisdiction over lawmaking, application and enforcement.

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DOJ advised us that the order issued by Judge Kozinski does not supersede our obligation to comply with existing . law. because it is not binding on OPM, as it was issued in his administrative capacity, and not as a judge in a court case. ...

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"I suggest the author take a basic course in . constitutional law. if she wants to comment intelligently,"​ wrote one. "The police cannot simply walk up to anyone and grab them and pat them down for no reason, we have constitutional rights ...

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If Obama was a REAL constitutional law professor, would he have such low regard for the US Constitution?
Q. I just find it hard to believe that a former "law school" professor would have such low regard for the US Constitution. It just seems strange to me... Google it yourself; I don't do others homework.
Asked by Barack Star - Sun Jul 5 16:16:30 2009 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments

A. i have always said,he is either the worst constitutional scholar,or he is deliberately committing treason. i think the latter applies as far as his violations,how about bailout of GM and taking control,giving money to banks is another has anyone ever read the constitution,does the 10th amendment ring a bell
Answered by phil - Sun Jul 5 16:20:29 2009

How can a president affect judicial opinions and constitutional law?
Q. How can a president affect judicial opinions and constitutional law?
Asked by Jacob C - Sat Mar 21 20:08:36 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Through their choice of appointment(s) of Justice(s) to our Supreme Court. They have the ability to select Justices who share their values, therefore they would have prior knowledge as to what type of rulings that Judge would hand down.
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What constitutional law is our President using to justify his new secret program to deliver information?
Q. What constitutional law is our President using to justify his new secret program to deliver information?
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A. Article 6 Paragraph 2 of the body of the constitution states... "This constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be boundthereby, anything in the constitution or laws of any state notwithstanding." Pretty much means that whatever law the federal government creates it overrides any other law created by both the states and the senate. Kind of a scary precedent when you think of it. now this may not directly answer your question but its a start, you should read the constitution yourself, because it was creaded in a vague reference to… [cont.]
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Quotes related to Constitutional law.

  • "A law can be both economic folly and constitutional." ~ Antonin Scalia
  • "I have three degrees in history and only one in law, but since I came back to specialize in constitutional law where history is so essentially a part and an explanation of much that exists, the two disciplines blended very well." ~ Frank Scott
  • "One country, one constitution, one destiny." ~ Daniel Webster, Speech, March 15, 1837.
  • "The Constitution devotes the national domain to union, to justice, to defence, to welfare and to liberty. But there is a higher law than the Constitution." ~ William H. Seward, Speech, March 11, 1850.
  • "The Court is most vulnerable and comes nearest to illegitimacy when it deals with judge-made constitutional law having little or no cognizable roots in the language or design of the Constitution." ~ Byron R. White
  • "The current constitutional law places the president of the republic in an embarrassing situation." ~ Jose Eduardo Dos Santos
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